Army suicides hit a record high in July. A former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army talks about why the suicide rate is increasing now. We also have the second part of our story on the rise of heroin abuse in California. Pussy Riot, the punk rock girl band, has been sentenced to two years in prison for staging a protest in a famous Russian Orthodox Church. And if you're looking for something to do this weekend, Meghan McCarty has you covered with her Weekend Alibi. She'll tell you where to go to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first Tarzan story published by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Finally, Madeleine has some news for listeners about some changes to the show.

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How is the controversy over her former housekeeper affecting Meg Whitman's campaign for governor? Sanden Totten reports on the surprising link between air pollution and diabetes. We go behind the scenes with Trish Sie, director of OK Go's video hit, "White Knuckles."

Time political columnist Joe Klein wraps up his cross-country tour in our Los Angeles studios. He tells us what "real people" are telling him about how they'll vote in November. And - ack! - the comic strip Cathy ends a 34-year run on Sunday. We talk with writer Meghan Daum, who says, "good riddance."

Frank Stoltze recaps the first gubernatorial debate between Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown. Carly Fiorina and Barbara Boxer are up next...do women debate differently than men? The Dinner Party Download guys give us the "buzz" on horror movies, sports, and bug dining. And Rebecca Richman Cohen, director of War Don Don, talks about war crimes in Sierra Leone.

Winners of the MacArthur "Genius" awards are announced and why you should be excited about a new species of sea slug. Drew Tewksbury reviews new music releases from No Age and Interpol and Matthew Sharpe, author of "You Were Wrong", talks about love and wood paneling.

Mistaken for your OWN child's nanny? On this week's Parenting on the Edge, an African American mother shares some awkward moments. Prepping for Tuesday's gubernatorial debate - what voters can expect to hear when Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman square off. Shake ups at NBC and CNN, what's next for the networks?

Los Angeles roads are among the worst in the nation. Sanden Toten reports on new technology could change all that -- solar roads. Also, why Meg Whitman could learn something about brand building from the Aflac duck. And Fall Fashion... why capes are this season's must-have item. All this and more next time at 9 a.m on KPCC.

About The Madeleine Brand Show

The Madeleine Brand Show, exclusively on 89.3 KPCC, 89.1 KUOR and 90.3 KVLA, captures the spirit of the West in a conversational, informal, witty style and examines the cultural issues people are buzzing about. Hosted by Madeleine Brand, and produced by Kristen Muller, Steve Proffitt and Sanden Totten, the show includes regular segments like Weird L.A. - highlighting a person, place or thing that you've never heard about, but probably should; Parenting on the Edge - a weekly discussion on the challenges and pitfalls of raising kids; as well as regular contributors like Luke Burbank, Rico Gagliano, Brendan Newnam and John Moe to help dissect culture, technology and business news.